The 1960s-era design continues to transform. A small, yet nimble and heavily used light-attack helicopter that carries small teams of special operators into battle has a problem. For the past two decades, radio frequencies were open, and it was uncommon for those deployed to encounter extensive jamming or interception. That’s not the case when facing more advanced adversaries like Russia or China, as opposed to terrorist organizations. The weapon will fire a round now used in Marine sniper rifles. The command expects to pick a device in less than two years. Though operational commitments keep U.S. Special Operations Command moving, progress comes down to affordability. Strategic reconnaissance and irregular warfare are the future. The heads of U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command and Joint Special Operations Command have been selected, the Wall Street Journal reported. But military leaders insisted they can still provide over-the-horizon monitoring of Afghanistan from bases outside the region. Army Gen. Richard Clarke is working from home, with mild symptoms, after testing positive Sunday. Load More